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How to get fromColumbia to Jacksonby plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane COU - JAN
    4h 57m
    $180–546

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    16h 20m
    $98–193

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    4. Take the train from Carbondale to Jacksontrain train
    16h 52m
    $302–550

  4. Drive 569.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Jacksoncar car 569.8 mi
    10h 8m
    $104–151

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Jacksontrain train
    17h 21m
    $167–368

Columbia to Jackson by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

American Airlines flies from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Jackson via St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 20m.

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